Cancer tie-up a UK first

Robin Stride reports from LaingBuisson’s big event at the Royal Society of Medicine, bringing together operators, insurers, associated companies and clinicians.

A Bupa and HCA Healthcare UK partnership announced at the conference will give patients fast access for breast cancer care at specialist centres in London and Manchester.

In a first for a UK health insurer and hospital provider, patients from next January will be able to see a consultant within two working days of contacting the insurer, with all initial diagnostic tests completed in one appointment.